Project Mine Geologist

29Metals is an ASX listed, copper focused base and precious metals mining company with a portfolio of long-life producing assets and a pipeline of organic growth opportunities. The company has two producing assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland and a strategic tenement package and project in Redhill, Chile.

Our Golden Grove mine is located just a short 1-hour flight from Perth or Geraldton. With a 10 year mine life, our high-grade resource is supported by modern infrastructure providing a platform for future growth.

We are currently seeking a Project Mine Geologist to join our Golden Grove Geology team.  This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and experienced Geology team working on a World-Class VMS deposit. This is a permanent position, offered on an 8/6 roster FIFO from either Perth or Geraldton.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for: 

• Grade Control activities and ore management activities;
• Routine drilling data management and QAQC;
• Daily and monthly reporting and reconciliation;
• Create and report short-term weekly forecast mine grade schedules for use by the mill;
• Log diamond drill core;
• Plan, design and monitor underground diamond drilling;
• Provide robust short- and long-term drilling schedules to the Mining Department;
• Aid in construction and maintenance of block models;
• Provide support in ore characterisation studies;
• General duties as directed by the Senior Mine Geologists;
• Review and maintain quality control of geological data;
• Develop and maintain all mine geology procedures;
• Identify, plan and implement business improvement opportunities relating to mine geology;
• Project work as directed by the Senior Mine Geologist; and
• Mentor and train Graduate and Mine Geologists.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary Degree in Geology;
• 4 – 7 years industry experience with a minimum of 3 years underground Mine Geologist experience;
• Experience in mentoring and training Graduate Geologists, Mine Geologists and Mine Technicians;
• Strong understanding of underground drilling processes;
• Understanding of geological databases;
• Experience using mining software – Vulcan/Deswik experience advantageous;
• Well-developed knowledge of underground mine geology;
• Understanding of drill/project scheduling to ensure that drilling is optimised;
• Understanding mining and project schedules;
• A focus on safety and teamwork;
• Organisational and time management skills; and
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills;  

We offer family-friendly rosters, a comfortable camp with a range of facilities, competitive salary packages including site allowances and performance-based incentive payments quarterly. To learn more about the 29Metals Team visit our website at www.29metals.com

Candidates will be required to meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, hold a valid manual driver’s licence and a valid National Police Clearance.

Empower your future and apply now, include your CV together with a covering letter. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered. 
  
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